The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 47,900
€ 68,400
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The X3 xDrive30d is 4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the X4 M40i.
X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40i
65.9
73
78.2
63.9
74.8
82.6
73 in
Width
74.8 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.9 in
Height
63.9 in
110
179.9
110.6
183.9
179.9 in
Length
183.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.56 %
General
X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40i
E83
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N55
M57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5800 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
215 hp
355 hp
X4 M40i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
X3 xDrive30d
369 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
X4 M40i
Performance
X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
X4 M40i
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.89 lb/hp
X3 xDrive30d
19.33 lb/hp
11.89 lb/hp
X4 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
X3 xDrive30d
31 mpg
27 mpg
X4 M40i
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
541 mi
Range
484 mi
X3 xDrive30d
541 mi
484 mi
X4 M40i
Environmental Impact
158.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
162.9 kWh
X3 xDrive30d
158.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
X4 M40i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X3 xDrive30d
X4 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.6 cu ft
